Multilevel Inverter Technology for Renewable Energy Systems: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability Through Advanced Power Conversion Solutions explores the pivotal role of multilevel inverter technology in advancing renewable energy systems, addressing the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable power conversion solutions. As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources, multilevel inverters are emerging as a crucial technology that enhances the performance and reliability of renewable energy systems, such as solar and wind power. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest trends in multilevel inverter technology, including advancements in design, control strategies, and integration with various renewable energy sources. It discusses the challenges faced by practitioners in the field, such as grid compatibility, efficiency optimization, and cost-effectiveness, providing valuable insights into overcoming these barriers. By examining case studies and real-world applications, the book highlights innovative solutions and their successful implementation, inspiring readers and instilling a sense of optimism for the future of renewable energy systems. Readers will benefit from a deep understanding of how multilevel inverters can improve the efficiency and sustainability of renewable energy systems. The book is a valuable guide for engineers, researchers, students, and policymakers, offering practical guidance on designing and implementing advanced inverter systems.
About the Author :
Yatindra Gopal, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Lendi Institute of Engineering & Technology. He received his B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), M.Tech. in Power Electronics & Drives from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), and a Ph.D. in Power Electronics & Drives from RTU in 2010, 2013, and 2020 respectively. Dr. Gopal's research areas of interest are power electronics, efficient multilevel inverter design, high-gain converters, photovoltaic systems, power quality, and harmonics elimination of multilevel inverters.
Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Dhaked earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, in 2023. He currently serves as a Tenure Faculty member at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai from June 2025. Previously, he was a CHANAKYA Post-Doctoral Fellow at IIT Roorkee, supported by IHub-IIIT Delhi, and a Post-Doctoral Fellow at IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation, India. With over 50 months of combined teaching and research experience, he has published 28+ research articles in reputed journals, accumulating over 335+ Google Scholar citations. He is the Co-Principal Investigator of a project focused on developing a Modular Remotely Operated Vehicle (MROV), funded by IITG TIDF. His research interests encompass microgrids, distributed generation systems, renewable energy sources, underwater technologies, AI/ML, and deep learning applications in electrical engineering.
Kaibalya Prasad Panda, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electrical Engineering at the School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU). He received a B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Dr. M.G.R. University, an M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives Specialization from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Department of Electrical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Meghalaya in 2011, 2013, and 2021, respectively. From 2013 to 2017, he was an Assistant Professor with the C.V. Raman College of Engineering and an Ad Hoc Faculty member with NIT Andhra Pradesh from 2021 to 2022. Dr. Panda's research interests include efficient multilevel inverter design, high-gain converters, photovoltaic systems, and power quality. He is a member of the IEEE.
Julio C. Rosas-Caro, Ph.D., is a Professor with Universidad Panamericana. He received a B.S. degree in Electronics and an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Madero in 2004 and 2005, respectively, and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute (CINVESTAV-IPN), Guadalajara in 2009. He has been a visiting scholar at Michigan State University, the University of Colorado Denver, and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Ontario Tech). His research interest is in power electronics, including DC-DC converters, flexible alternating current transmission system devices, and power converter topologies and applications.
